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• New NXT Promo For Adam Cole vs Aleister Black, Even More Top WWE Stars Respond to Bullying Video

  10-12-2017 23:56
  Above is the latest promo for Aleister Black vs. Adam Cole, which will take place on this Wednesday’s episode of WWE NXT. The match will determine the third man out of four who will compete in a number one contender’s match, with the winner getting a shot against Andrade Cien Almas and the NXT Championship at next month’s NXT Takeover: Philadelphia.
  More WWE Stars Comment on Bullying
  Earlier today we reported about a young boy who has gone viral after a video of him recounting
  
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• John Cena Walks the Red Carpet For “Ferdinand” World Premiere, First Reviews Looking Positive for Animated Feature

  10-12-2017 21:57
  16-time world champion John Cena walked the red carpet in Los Angeles today for the world premiere of his upcoming animated film, Ferdinand. The WWE icon was joined by stars like Nick Jonas, who produced the soundtrack for the movie, Anthony Anderson, Columbian music sensation Juanes, Daveed Diggs and Gabriel “Fluffy” Ignlesias.
  Cena plays the titular main character Ferdinand in the film, a peaceful, fun-loving Spanish bull that struggles to fit in with the more macho bull-fighting w
  
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• Kevin Owens Also Offers Support To Bullied Young Man, Nowinski On The NFL’s Sideline Concussion Protocal

  10-12-2017 21:50 via mandatory.com
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  Kevin Owens Also Offers Support To Bullied Young Man
  Kevin Owens has joined WWE champion AJ Styles in offering support for Keaton Jones, a young man from Knoxville, who has spoken out on the effect that bullying has had on him as of late.
  RELATED: The Phenomenal AJ Styles Gives Advice To Young Man Being BulliedJust saw this.
  The world is broken and everyone needs to work to try and fix it. A good first step would be to listen to Keaton’s message and star
  
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• Kevin Owens Also Offers Support To Bullied Young Man, Ex-WWE Wrestler Comments On NFL’s Concussion Protocol

  10-12-2017 21:50 via mandatory.com
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  Kevin Owens Also Offers Support To Bullied Young Man
  Kevin Owens has joined WWE champion AJ Styles in offering support for Keaton Jones, a young man from Knoxville, who has spoken out on the effect that bullying has had on him as of late.
  RELATED: The Phenomenal AJ Styles Gives Advice To Young Man Being BulliedJust saw this.
  The world is broken and everyone needs to work to try and fix it. A good first step would be to listen to Keaton’s message and star
  
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• WWE Pikeville Live Event Results (12/9): AJ Styles vs Baron Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura vs Sami Zayn & More! (Photos)

  10-12-2017 21:25 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Pikeville Live Event Results
  December 9th, 2017
  Pikeville, Kentucky
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  The SmackDown Live crew put on a great house show last night in Pikeville, which was headlined by a champion vs champion clash in the form of AJ Styles vs Baron Corbin.
  Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Sami Zayn
  Aiden English defeated Tye Dillinger
  Breezango defeated The Colons
  Bobby Roode defeated Dolph Ziggler
  Randy Orton d
  
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• Rich Swann’s Mugshot & Full Police Report Released; Witness Claimed His Wife “Screamed For Help”

  10-12-2017 21:07
  As previously reported, WWE Superstar and 205 Live competitor Rich Swann was arrested late Saturday night on charges of domestic battery and false imprisonment. It was later confirmed that the victim in question was indeed Swann’s wife Vannarah Riggs, who wrestles on the independent scene as Su Yung. Citing “numerous national media requests”, the Gainesville police department has released Swann’s official mugshot, as well as the complete transcript with sensitive inf
  
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• The Phenomenal AJ Styles Gives Advice To Young Man Being Bullied

  10-12-2017 19:59 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
  AJ Styles is considered to be a truly phenomenal in-ring performer, but aside from that, he’s also a phenomenal human being. The current WWE champion took time out of his day to tweet a message of support to Keaton Jones, a young man from Knoxville who has gone viral over the last few days due to a video that showed him suffering from the effects of bullying.
  If you or anyone you know is currently suffering from a similar thing, then always remember tha
  
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• WWE Network Schedule For Next Week Revealed

  10-12-2017 19:41 via mandatory.com
  As reported by PWInsider, the official schedule for next week’s WWE Network programming has been released.
  MONDAY
  12:20 PM – Following a replay of last year’s “Clash of Champions” event, will be the live debut of “Raw “from September 26, 2016 which features: “Rusev challenges Roman Reigns for the United States Title. Y2J and WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens face Enzo and Cass in the main event.”
  6:25 PM – the live stream de
  
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• The Miz Tweets Out Amusing Image Alongside Becky Lynch & HBK (Photo), Randy Orton Features On Canvas 2 Canvas (Video)

  10-12-2017 19:11 via mandatory.com
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  The Miz Tweets Out Amusing Image Alongside Becky Lynch & HBK (Photo)
  As many fans now know, The Miz is currently in London filming The Marine 6 alongside Becky Lynch and Shawn Michaels. Miz, who was written off of WWE television as well as Becky Lynch, tweeted out this amusing image of the trio.
  RELATED: The Miz v Daniel Bryan: Night Of Champions ’10 (Full Match)Happy Holidays from the cast of #Marine6 @WWEStudios @BeckyLynchWWE @ShawnMichaels
  
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• Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler: Night of Champions 2013 (Full Match), Anniversary Of Ric Flair’s Pro Wrestling Debut

  10-12-2017 18:53 via mandatory.com
  of ” poses for a portrait during the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
  Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler: Night of Champions 2013 (Full Match)
  With Clash of Champions being just around the corner, WWE has decided to upload the full United States Championship match between Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler from the 2013 incarnation of the event. Ziggler will once again challenge for the title next weeken
  
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• WWE Pikeville Live Event Results (12/9): Tag Team Championship Match, Champion vs Champion Match

  10-12-2017 18:47
  WWE Pikeville Live Event Results
  12/9/17
  Pikeville, KY
  Results Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  (1) Shinsuke Nakamura def. Sami Zayn
  (2) Aiden English def. Tye Dillinger
  (3) Breezango def. The Colons
  (4) Bobby Roode def. Dolph Ziggler
  (5) Randy Orton def. Rusev
  (6) Charlotte & Naomi def. Natalya, Lana & Tamina
  SmackDown Live Tag Team Championship Match
  (7) The Usos def. Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable to retain
  (8) AJ Styles def. Baron Corbin in a non-title match.Big thanks to @MsCh
  
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• Cody Rhodes Confirms That Potential 10,000 Seater Show Narrowed Down To 4 Possible Locations

  10-12-2017 18:32 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Cody Rhodes
  For a while now ROH champion Cody Rhodes has been speaking openly about Bullet Club’s plans to host an event at a 10,000 seater arena, and now, it appears as if we’re getting closer and closer to discovering a confirmed date and venue for the show. Rhodes apparently hinted to fans this weekend that Dublin would be the eventual destination, but this afternoon he’s confirmed that there are now just four possible locations on the table.
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• WWE UK Championship Match Canceled?, Matt Hardy Responds To 10 Hour Long Video

  10-12-2017 18:15
  A WWE UK Championship match was scheduled for today’s PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 59 in Sheffield, England, but it appears the independent company has been forced to change its plans.
  We reported earlier that Pete Dunne and fellow WWE UK star, Trent Seven, were stuck in Dublin due to the weather, with the WWE UK Champion admitting they were unlikely to appear at the show.
  Dunne was set to defend his title against another WWE UK competitor, Joseph Conners, but he has already competed on the
  
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• WWE UK Championship Match Canceled?, Matt Hardy Responds To 10 Hour Laugh

  10-12-2017 18:15
  A WWE UK Championship match was scheduled for today’s PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 59 in Sheffield, England, but it appears the independent company has been forced to change its plans.
  We reported earlier that Pete Dunne and fellow WWE UK star, Trent Seven, were stuck in Dublin due to the weather, with the WWE UK Champion admitting they were unlikely to appear at the show.
  Dunne was set to defend his title against another WWE UK competitor, Joseph Conners, but he has already competed on the
  
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• Woken Matt Hardy Comments On 10 Hours Of Him Laughing, SD Live Madden 18 Tournament Finals (Video)

  10-12-2017 18:13 via mandatory.com
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  Woken Matt Hardy Comments On 10 Hours Of Him Laughing
  Woken Matt Hardy, who continues to venture into the ‘woken/broken’ unknown, has commented on an edited YouTube video of himself laughing uncontrollably for 10 hours.
  RELATED: WZ Forum Files #2: Will ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy Be A Success In WWE?10 hours is merely an IOTA within the confines of the MULTIVERSE.
  I have been GUFFAWING for ETERNITY. https://t.co/obPvPMFvRn
  &mda
  
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• Chris Jericho’s Cruise Q&A Sold Out, The Singh Brothers Comment On Dancing With Triple H (Video)

  10-12-2017 17:58 via mandatory.com
  Chris Jericho’s Cruise Q&A Sold Out
  As reported by the man himself, Chris Jericho’s official Q&A for his upcoming cruise is now sold out. The cruise will take place on October 27th, 2018, and will go on for four days.
  RELATED: Chris Jericho Comments On Season 2 Of ‘But I’m Chris Jericho’, What Inspired It, Why His Match w/ Kenny Omega Is So ‘Outside Of The Box’The Jericho Q&A on @jericho_cruise is now SOLD-OUT! BUT if u reserve a cabin
  
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• John Cena On WWE Being About ‘Entertainment’, Zack Ryder’s Man Cave, WWE Holding Another Double Taping

  10-12-2017 17:56
  As noted, WWE will be holding a back-to-back TV taping on Christmas day and the night after, for both Raw and Smackdown, at The Allstate Arena in Chicago.
  WWE will also be holding a back-to-back Raw and Smackdown taping in Phoenix on February 19th and 20th at the Talking Stick Resort Arena. WWE will be selling tickets as a package deal, with fans being able to purchase a single ticket good for both Raw and Smackdown. Tickets go on-sale December 15th at this link.
  John Cena On WWE Being About &ld
  
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• Aleister Black & Paige Respond To Child Being Bullied, Rampage Returns To PROGRESS, Edge Promotes Charity Song

  10-12-2017 17:46
  Both Aleister Black and Paige have responded to an incredibly emotional video of a young boy responding to being bullied.
  In the video, the brave child explains the ordeal he is being forced to go through, whilst pleading with other victims of bullying to remain strong.
  NXT star, Aleister Black responded saying he is willing to help him in any way possible, which caught the attention of Paige who made her opinions of bullies crystal clear.Anyway I can, I will stand up for you. https://t.co/2tgVT
  
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• Update on John Cena’s WWE TV Return, Talent Set for Christmas Raw, Mickie James Reacts to Nick Aldis Title Win

  10-12-2017 17:24
  As noted, former TNA star Magnus, real name Nick Aldis, won the NWA Championship at last night’s CZW event. Aldis’ wife and WWE star Mickie James issued the following reaction on Twitter:Ooooh… looks like business just picked up @RealNickAldis congrats babe!!! Xoxo #10poundsofgold https://t.co/TyeG3Fi3lk
  — Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) December 10, 2017Talent Advertised for Christmas Raw
  As noted, this year’s edition of WWE Raw will be airing on Christmas night
  
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• Update: Rich Swann Suspended Indefinitely By WWE

  10-12-2017 17:18
  According to a report by ProWrestlingSheet.com, WWE has suspended WWE 205 Live star, Rich Swann following his recent arrest.
  The report provides a quote from a WWE rep which reads: “WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our policy, Rich Swann has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest.”
  As we have previously reported, Swann was arrested on Sunday morning and the full arrest report states that he got physical with his wife, forcing her into
  
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• Breaking Update: Rich Swann Suspended Indefinitely By WWE Following Arrest For Battery & False Imprisonment

  10-12-2017 17:18
  According to a report by ProWrestlingSheet.com, WWE has suspended WWE 205 Live star, Rich Swann following his recent arrest.
  The report provides a quote from a WWE rep which reads: “WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our policy, Rich Swann has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest.”
  As we have previously reported, Swann was arrested on Sunday morning and the full arrest report states that he got physical with his wife, forcing her into
  
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• Matt Hardy Laughs For 10 Hours, Singh Brothers Hang Out With Bliss & Banks (Videos) , Maria Pregnancy (Photo)

  10-12-2017 16:57
  WWE continues to push the recently debuted Woken Matt Hardy character as it has uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel.
  The video features Matt Hardy’s famous ‘Woken’ laugh, for 10 hours straight.Singh Brothers Divide Time Between Alexa Bliss & Sasha Banks
  WWE posted another video on its YouTube channel featuring the Singh Brothers dividing their time between rivals, Sasha Banks, and Alexa Bliss during the recent tour of Abu Dhabi.
  Bliss and Banks faced each other in t
  
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• WWE Officially Suspends Rich Swann

  10-12-2017 16:50 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images)
  As reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE superstar Rich Swann has been suspended indefinitely by the company following his arrest last night. This latest development comes after the official police report regarding the incident was released earlier today, with WWE making the following statement.
  RELATED: WWE Superstar Rich Swann Arrested, Police Report Released
  “WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our p
  
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• Update: Police Report Claims Domestic Abuse in Rich Swann Case; Multiple Witnesses Allege Violence Against Wife & Indie Star

  10-12-2017 16:11
  The official arrest report on WWE’s Rich Swann has been produced regarding his Sunday morning arrest for false imprisonment/kidnapping and a misdemeanor charge of battery, has revealed the issue surrounds domestic abuse.
  The alleged incident was against Swann’s wife,  Vannarah Riggs, who performs as Su Yung on the independent wrestling scene.
  According to the report, the two had been traveling from an event in Gainesville, Florida that Yung had performed at.
  It co
  
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• Further Details On The Arrest Of Rich Swann

  10-12-2017 16:11
  The official arrest report on WWE’s Rich Swann has been produced regarding his Sunday morning arrest for false imprisonment/kidnapping and a misdemeanor charge of battery, has revealed the issue surrounds domestic abuse.
  The alleged incident was against Swann’s wife,  Vannarah Riggs, who performs as Su Yung on the independent wrestling scene.
  According to the report, the two had been traveling from an event in Gainesville, Florida that Yung had performed at.
  It co
  
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• Independent Star Jasper Davis Arrested For Murder, Bram Set To Miss ICW Show

  10-12-2017 15:47
   
  Texas independent star, Jasper Davis, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend,  24-year-old Jennifer Nicole Mamo.
  Davis, who has appeared for Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling promotion, allegedly shot his partner following a fight at a part, according to authorities claims.
  Whilst Davis claimed that the gun went off as an accident, he did dump the body into a creek, but according to a report by ABC’s affiliate, this was just because his car got
  
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• WWE Superstar Rich Swann Arrested, Police Report Released

  10-12-2017 15:19 via mandatory.com
  As reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet, 205 Live superstar Rich Swann has been arrested on charges of battery & kidnap/false imprisonment of an adult. Swann, 26, was taken into custody at midnight and is currently still incarcerated at Alachua County Jail. The charges in question could potentially lead to five years in prison if Swann were to be convicted, and as of now, WWE has yet to comment on the issue.
  UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, the official arrest report has been released by the
  
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• WWE Superstar Rich Swann Arrested

  10-12-2017 15:19 via mandatory.com
  As reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet, 205 Live superstar Rich Swann has been arrested on charges of battery & kidnap/false imprisonment of an adult. Swann, 26, was taken into custody at midnight and is currently still incarcerated at Alachua County Jail. The charges in question could potentially lead to five years in prison if Swann were to be convicted, and as of now, WWE has yet to comment on the issue. We’ll have more on this as we get it.
  RELATED: Drew Gulak Takes ‘Homele
  
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• Top WWE UK Stars Set To Miss Today’s PROGRESS Wrestling Show, Jim Smallman Comments, ICW Thanks Fans

  10-12-2017 15:14
  Top WWE UK stars look set to miss today’s PROGRESS Wrestling show in Sheffield, England, due to weather issues.
  Both WWE UK Champion, Pete Dunne, and one half of Moustache Mountain, Trent Seven are currently stuck in Dublin, Ireland, and Dunne tweeted out a message stating it’s unlikely they will be appearing.Myself & @trentseven are stuck in Dublin due to the weather. Very unlikely we'll make it to @ThisIs_Progress— Pete Dunne (@PeteDunneYxB) December 10, 2017One of the co
  
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• CZW Cage Of Death 19 Results (12/9): New NWA Champion Crowned, Nick Gage Appears

  10-12-2017 14:43
  Combat Zone Wrestling’s latest show, CZW Cage Of Death 19 took place last night in Sewell, New Jersey and featured a new NWA Champion being crowned.
  Below are the results of the show courtesy of PWInsider.com:
  (1)  Dan O’Hare & Shlak def (by pinning together at the same time). Jon Silver, Shane Sabre, G-Raver & Cody Rice
   (2) Matt Tremont def. Jimmy Lloyd
  Following the match, NWA Champion, Tim Storm hit the ring which led to several wrestlers followin
  
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• Breaking News: WWE Superstar Rich Swann Arrested on Charges of Battery & False Imprisonment

  10-12-2017 11:44
  WWE Superstar Rich Swann was arrested late Saturday night at approximately 12:00 a.m., on charges of battery and kidnapping/false imprisonment of an adult. According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, who spoke with the Alachua County Sheriff’s office responsible for making the arrest, Swann is currently being held, with no bond listed at this time.
  For those curious about the charges, while we don’t have any official information at this time, in cases like this a “kidn
  
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• RPW Uprising Results (12/8): Cody Defends ROH Title, Sabre vs Riddle, Young Bucks Headline & More

  10-12-2017 04:55
  Revolution Pro Wrestling ran a stacked card in London this Friday that has to be considered something of an indie wrestling supercard. It was a truly international affair, with New Japan’s Zack Sabre Jr. defending a British title against American star Matt Riddle, Cody Rhodes defending the ROH title, and Pete Dune defending the WWE UK title. If that wasn’t enough, the Young Bucks and Marty Scurll headlined in a huge six-man tag against CCK and Ring of Honor’s Flip Gordon.
  The s
  
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• WATCH: Extended Footage of Triple H vs Jinder Mahal in India; Emotional Jinder Speaks to His Hometown Crowd

  10-12-2017 02:56
  As we reported earlier this weekend, former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal faced Triple H in a massive  main event this Saturday, as the “Modern Day Maharaja” returned to New Delhi, India.
  WWE has now posted an extended look at the match between the two, featuring “The Game” attacking both of the Singh brothers, doing a little dancing after the bout, and laying out as many people as he could with Pedigrees. He also put over Mahal in front of the Indian crowd, before takin
  
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• WATCH: Extended Footage of Triple H vs Jinder Mahal in India; Emotional Jinder Addresses the Crowd

  10-12-2017 02:56
  As we reported earlier this weekend, former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal faced Triple H in a massive  main event this Saturday, as the “Modern Day Maharaja” returned to New Delhi, India.
  WWE has now posted an extended look at the match between the two, featuring “The Game” attacking both of the Singh brothers, doing a little dancing after the bout, and laying out as many people as he could with Pedigrees. He also put over Mahal in front of the Indian crowd, before takin
  
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• Watch Highlights From Triple H & Jinder Mahal’s Battle In India; What Happened After The Match? (Video)

  10-12-2017 01:17 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Watch highlights from the epic battle between The King of Kings and The Modern Day Maharaja, and see what happened after the match inside New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.Related: The Singh Brothers Say They Deserved To Be Attacked By Jinder Mahal, Comment On What It Was Like During Mahal’s Title Run, Their Future GoalsJinder Mahal & CharlotteBARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 04: Jinder Ma
  
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• “Woken” Matt Hardy is Fighting Kangaroos Again, Wade Barrett Reveals Why WWE Killed “Bad News” Gimmick

  10-12-2017 00:44
  Wade Barrett on WWE Killing “Bad News”
  Former WWE Superstar Wade Barrett recently spoke with The Buzzards Wrestling Podcast on a multitude of topics, including his time in WWE, why the company ultimately pulled the plug on his “Bad News” gimmick, stepping away from the business and returning for the newly rebranded Defiant Wrestling promotion (formerly WCPW).
  For quite some time WWE fans knew the English wrestler as “Bad News Barrett”, a curmudgeonly villain w
  
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• UFC Fight Night 123 Results (12/9): Cub Swanson v Brian Ortega, Gabriel Benitez v Jason Knight, More

  10-12-2017 00:30 via mandatory.com
  FRESNO, CA – DECEMBER 08: (L-R) Opponents Cub Swanson and Brian Ortega face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in inside Valdez Hall on December 8, 2017 in Fresno, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Our friends at Sherdog.com have provided the following live, play-by-play coverage for tonight’s UFC Fight Night 123.
  If you would like to view their full play-by-play results please click HERE
  Related: Conor McGregor Attacks Officials At
  
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